Divorce

The laws vary from state to state. Generally, there would be one court appearance at which time the judge will hear the general terms of the...

Most divorce attorneys require a retainer. This is an advance on fees which should be held in a special trust account until it is actually earned....

Have a default hearing date and now my husband wants to respond. AZ Family Court.

This is up to the judge, but I suspect the judge will grant your husband time to respond. This is especially true because children are involved. ...

Can i person with permanent residncy file for divorce from his wife who is a US citizn even if he is not in the US anymore?

The laws vary from state to state. But, generally, you can file for divorce in the jurisdiction where your spouse resides. You should consult an...

Can an employee be held financially responsible for letting a job out the door without collecting the balance $ due?

I don't think your claim against the employee would be successful in court. Employees make mistakes that often cause financial harm to the...

I am appearing on a summary judgement and would like to know if the challenge of standing is asked and a denial of

Summary judgment will be granted when there are no issues of material fact in dispute. Thus, if you properly raise a question of fact that (if...

I am renting, I recieved foreclosure notice on door, if foreclosure is not reversed apt will auction in 3 months

You and your landlord presumedly have a contract whereby you are obligated to make payments. As long as the foreclosure is pending and your...

What are tax consequences of DIL?

Generally speaking, debt that was forgiven as a result of a short sale, foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure is not considered income to you...

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Co owning a house and bankruptcy.

If the house is your primary residence, you could protect up to $15,000 in equity (out of your half). IIf it is not your primary residence, there...

What are the pros and cons of listing my house in bankruptcy, but keeping and continuing to pay for it?

This is a tough, but common question. If you reaffirm your house, you are obligated to pay the mortgage as if there was no bankruptcy. In other...